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A Colorado sheriff announced this afternoon that the balloon boy case was a hoax and that he would be pursuing criminal charges. In a rambling news conference, Sheriff Jim Alderden said that the drama surrounding Falcon Heene was likely a publicity stunt designed to hype a reality show.

"Needless to say they put on a very good show for us," said Alderden of Falcon's parents, while reminding media that "These people are actors." No charges have yet been filed, but police executed a search warrant at the Heene home last night.

Fortunately for all Americans, we are innocent until proven guilty. Just because a sheriff says 'this is what happened' and the media eats it up, doesn't mean it's true. And if being immoral is just cause to rip children from their parents, most kids would be living in state run institutions because foster parents aren't going to be any better.

alkaseltzersammich

Oct 19, 2009 12:29 PM CDT

They should attach the dad to a balloon for real this time for punishment.